What to do if a child has a crush on you?
What to do if a child has a crush on you?
After counseling hundreds of parents on this issue, our experts weigh in on the dos and don’ts of managing this tender milestone.
DO Have Talks; But Not “The Talk”
DO Let it Be a Learning Experience.
DO Teach Him to Deal with the Attention.
DO Monitor the Situation.
DON’T Out Your Child’s Crush.
- DO Have Talks; But Not “The Talk”
- DO Let it Be a Learning Experience.
- DO Teach Him to Deal with the Attention.
- DO Monitor the Situation.
- DON’T Out Your Child’s Crush.
Is it normal for kids to have crushes on teachers?
School crushes can be a normal, healthy part of development into adolescence and young adulthood. Or, they can be the platform for bullying and exploitation. The crush on the teacher is one of the trickiest for both parent and child.
Is it OK for a boy to like a boy?
Some boys may be confused about these feelings, while others may know for sure they like boys. No matter what, this type of exploration is normal, and a boy liking another boy is simply a way attraction shows up in people.
How do you confess to your crush?
Be upfront and honest.
Say something like, “I wanted to tell you something. It’s a little hard for me to say, but I think you should know that I have feelings for you.” Let them know what you want from them. For example, “I’d just like to know if the feelings are returned at all.”
